Associate Professor in Engineering with Electrical and Electronic Engineering, CHM

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in London seeks an Associate Professor in Engineering with Electrical and Electronic Engineering to lead development and delivery of the programme, mentoring junior colleagues and embedding practical, project-based pedagogy.

The role requires a Doctorate in a relevant subject, Chartered status where relevant, and Senior Fellowship of HEA, with strong research outputs and external engagement. Salary £55,000 - £65,000, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Lead development and delivery of entire programmes.
• Mentor junior colleagues in teaching / module leadership.
• Innovate new teaching methods and disseminate.
• Supervise doctoral students.
• Lead organisation of field trips, placements, practice activities.
• Quality assurance leadership for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of entire programmes.
• Mentor junior colleagues in teaching / module leadership.
• Innovate new teaching methods and disseminate.
• Supervise doctoral students.
• Lead organisation of field trips, placements, practice activities.
• Quality assurance leadership for teaching.

Job description

Our client requires staff to contribute across their Engineering and Engineering with Artificial Intelligence programmes, this role requires expertise on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Associate Professor in Engineering with Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Hours

Full Time

Contract

Permanent

Location

London, EC1V

The employers jobs

Our client is creating an environment where bold ideas, practical learning and global perspectives come together. Their team is growing, and they are looking for people who want to make an impact in higher education.

About The Employer

Our client is a UK-accredited higher education institution founded by Arizona State University, is focused on new and innovative models of teaching and learning in the UK. It builds on the work of The Engineering & Design Institute London (TEDI-London), co-created by Arizona State University in 2020. Our client incorporates TEDI-London’s innovative, project-based engineering programmes with new degrees in business and management, computer science and electrical and electronic engineering. As they enter their next phase of growth, scale and institutional maturity, it will draw on the extensive resources, expertise and global outlook of Arizona State University.

For UK students, the organisation offers the opportunity to gain two international degrees and to graduate and work in the US. And for US students, they offer the opportunity to travel and learn abroad in a global city.

For their employees, tapping into the vast expertise and innovation from the #1 university for innovation in the US, 11 years running, and ranked in the top 1% globally, will allow for both personal and professional development opportunities.

About The Role

The organisation requires staff to contribute across their Engineering and Engineering with Artificial Intelligence programmes.

Academics teaching on the programmes should be skilled in guiding students through real‑world challenges, supporting multidisciplinary teamwork, and using industry‑standard tools and workflows reflecting a highly practical, project‑based pedagogy. They should be confident in embedding sustainability, ethics, inclusivity, and responsible innovation into their teaching, reflecting the programme’s emphasis on professional identity and societal impact.

The role requires the following programme‑specific expertise:

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Candidates should bring strong expertise in core electrical and electronic engineering, from circuits, semiconductors and communications to control, power systems and electromagnetics, and be able to bring these ideas to life through practical, real‑world engineering challenges.

About You:

Qualifications / Professional Membership

• Doctorate in relevant subject. Chartered/Professional status where relevant. Senior Fellowship of HEA (Descriptor 3).

Teaching & Learning

• Lead development and delivery of entire programmes.
• Mentor junior colleagues in teaching / module leadership.
• Innovate new teaching methods and disseminate.
• Supervise doctoral students.
• Lead organisation of field trips, placements, practice activities.
• Quality assurance leadership for teaching.

Research, Scholarship &/or Practice

• Sustained research output of international quality.
• Significant grant capture.
• Lead research groups / projects.
• Supervise PhDs / postdocs.
• Disseminate widely (journals, books, exhibitions).

Knowledge Exchange & External Engagement

• Lead external networks and partnerships.
• Engage in consultancy and collaborations.
• External examining roles.

Academic Citizenship & Leadership

• Lead significant departmental/faculty roles (e.g., Programme Director, REF/TEF lead).
• Mentor colleagues.
• Chair committees.
• Contribute to faculty‑level decision making.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 21st September 2026

Interested?

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In addition, you are required to submit to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.